Maverick Mind

What if branding wasn’t about picking the right fonts—but about choosing the version of yourself you’re ready to bring forward?

In this episode of Maverick Mind, I sit down with Isabel Bagsik—soulful brand designer and founder of Unconventional Bliss—to explore what it really means to build a brand from the inside out.

We dive into:
– Why burnout is often a branding issue
– Reconnecting with your inner voice before you touch strategy
– How nervous system work can transform visibility
– A powerful intuitive journaling practice you can try today

If you’ve ever felt like what you share looks fine on the outside, but doesn’t feel like you on the inside—this conversation is the shift you didn’t know you needed.

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In this solo episode, Ellie explores what it means to honour your creative self when your energy feels scattered and your voice feels filtered. From navigating life shifts and burnout to reimagining success on your own terms, this is a soulful reminder that your vision isn’t just about your work—it’s about your life. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin but still holding a big dream, this is your invitation to slow down, listen in, and come home to what’s true.

What happens when your creativity gets silenced too early—and what does it take to reclaim it later in life?

In this episode, I speak with Honorata, an artist, creative counsellor, and founder of Artlysing—a therapeutic approach to using creativity as a tool for healing, not just expression. She shares her story of leaving corporate life, rediscovering her creative voice through art journaling, and building a soulful, sustainable practice that blends art, therapy, and empowerment.

We explore:

𓂃 What creative wounding is—and how childhood experiences and societal narratives shape our inner critic
𓂃 How process-based creation can bypass perfectionism and restore creative confidence
𓂃 The myth of the starving artist—and why it’s not only untrue but deeply harmful
𓂃 Burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and how they impact your ability to create (and sell)
𓂃 Why finding your own rhythm—not someone else’s blueprint—is the real path to success

Honorata shares both practical tools and soulful insights on how to detach from outcome, reconnect with joy, and honour your own unique creative energy.

Whether you’re just returning to your art after a long pause or deep in the trenches of building your creative career—this episode is a gentle, grounded reminder:
You are allowed to thrive.

And your creativity is worth everything.

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She walked away from toxic agency life to build a creative studio rooted in purpose—and never looked back.

In this episode, I sit down with Stacey Shaller, founder of Outside Minds Creative, to explore what it really takes to build a brand that drives change. We unpack the myths around sustainable branding, why great design matters more than ever, and how creatives can lead powerful movements without selling their soul.

This is a conversation about redefining success, owning your creative vision, and using your work to spark something bigger.

If you’ve ever questioned whether your values and your visuals can coexist—you’ll want to listen to this one.

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“Be daring, be decisive, be different.” That was the mantra that shaped my creative journey, passed down from my dad—a lifelong artist and visionary. And today, I’m sharing an episode that embodies that message in a way I’ve never done before.

I’m joined by Frank King, a stand-up comedian turned 12-time TEDx speaker on mental health and suicide prevention. With a background in comedy, writing for The Tonight Show, and sharing the stage with legends like Jerry Seinfeld and Ellen DeGeneres, Frank now dedicates his life to breaking the silence around mental health—using humor as his bridge.

In this raw, powerful conversation, we explore:

• The intersection of creativity and mental health—why artists are statistically more likely to struggle with anxiety & depression.
• The courage to reinvent yourself—Frank’s journey from comedian to mental health advocate.
• Why ‘picking a lane’ in your creative career changes everything (and how to know when it’s time).
• The truth about creative success—how to thrive without burnout, self-doubt, or financial struggle.
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This is a conversation about legacy, reinvention, and why your story matters more than you think.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your creative path, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if it’s time for a bold shift—this episode is for you.

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If you’re a visionary creative — an artist, designer, musician, writer, or performer — who feels stuck in cycles of overwhelming thoughts, self-doubt, or creative anxiety, this guided meditation is your reset button.

Inside this powerful 15-minute practice, you’ll be guided to gently release the limiting beliefs, inner criticism, and mental noise that have been clouding your creative vision.

Using mindfulness techniques, breathwork, and intentional visualization, this meditation helps you return to the creative confidence and clarity that already exists within you.

Whether you’re feeling the weight of comparison, battling imposter syndrome, or struggling to trust your own instincts, this meditation brings you back to center — where your authentic creative voice becomes clear again.

Press play whenever you need to release the pressure, ground into your power, and reconnect with the creative clarity and self-belief you need to thrive.

Perfect for:

• Artists navigating creative blocks and overwhelm.
• Designers, musicians, writers & performers wanting to trust their creative instincts.
• Creatives ready to break free from comparison and limiting beliefs.

Your art, your voice, your success — it all begins within you. When your mind is clear, your creative genius can finally take center stage.

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Sustainability isn’t just about what you create—it’s about the movement you lead. How do you build a brand that aligns with your values and drives real change?

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Smith, founder of Revivre, a sustainable swimwear brand, to talk about:

• What it really takes to build a mission-driven brand in today’s world.
• The leadership identity shift that every creative entrepreneur must make.
• The hidden challenges of sourcing, production, and scaling sustainably (without losing your vision).
• Why community-first branding is the key to long-term success.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to build a brand that aligns with your values and leaves a lasting impact.

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What if the key to your creative mastery was already within you—waiting to be unlocked?

In this deeply transformative conversation, I’m joined by Rimsha Warda, a sex and relationship coach whose work is rooted in tantric philosophy and ancestral healing. We explore the powerful intersection between creative energy and sexual energy, revealing how understanding and harnessing this force can elevate your art, your business, and your life.

Rimsha shares her remarkable journey—from growing up in Pakistan to rediscovering her creative and sexual power through somatic healing, mysticism, and deep self-intimacy. 

We dive into:

• Why creativity, sexuality, and vitality are all the same energy—and how to work with it intentionally.
• How shame and repression impact your artistic expression and financial success.
• The hidden connection between your body, intuition, and creative breakthroughs.
• How to reclaim your power, create visionary work, and lead in your industry from a space of self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt creatively blocked, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered why your success feels just out of reach, this episode is your invitation to explore a whole new paradigm of creative freedom.

Tune in, and let’s redefine what it means to be a Maverick Mind.

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This week I'm joined by Shaylnn Lavelle: a former exotic dancer turned digital nomad and empowerment coach for women. 

Shay’s life has been a testament to the power of reinvention; she walked away from a life of addiction and got sober at 19 with no safety net, later she entered the underground worlds of money, sex, and power as a stripper, where she earned a B.A. in Business by day, while dancing at night. 

She now guides others through the death and rebirth process, teaching identity work, embodiment, creative self-expression and business. Her work helps people shed old versions of themselves and step into the lives they’re truly meant to live.

We talk: 

• Shaylnn’s early life: growing up in an immigrant family, moving to the USA without speaking any English and how creativity became her safe space. 
• Becoming rebellious as a teen, navigating drugs and alcohol and then getting sober at 19. 
• Her first experience entering a strip club and what drew her to want to be there. 
• The power of stepping into a new identity: whether that’s an alter ego, a striper name or a brand name. 
• How she learned to use her business-smarts to conserve her creative energy as a stripper, and now far beyond that: working smarter, not harder. 
• How to feel confident creating and sharing your work or yourself 
• Taking the leap to move abroad, even when everyone around you is saying otherwise.

…and loads more as always!

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I’ve felt it too; that pang of nausea the moment you’re about hit ‘post’ or share a piece of work for the first time. 

What we do as creative requires quite an astronomical amount of bravery. 

Sharingyour heart and your creations with people you may never meet rrequiresvulnerability, which is a dance in itself…. Throw in the idea of sharing it online, or being up there on stage,and it multiplies that feeling tenfold

In today’s show, I’m here to share my story of dancing with vulnerability and showing up bravely, and share three key to share your work with confidence. 

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